56 Up: One of the more cheerful of the "Up" installments finds the subjects of this ongoing English documentary series rather contented, enjoying family life and with most of their professional travails in the past. Fascinating viewing. Not rated. 140 minutes.

Yossi: Another winner from talented director Eytan Fox, this intimate, engaging romantic drama is a follow-up to his groundbreaking movie "Yossi & Jagger." The new film, which concerns an ex-Israeli soldier struggling to move on from the loss of his lover (who died on the front lines), features excellent acting and showcases a director who gets more assured with every outing, even if this contained character study does not rank among his most ambitious efforts. Not rated. 83 minutes. In Hebrew with English subtitles.

Lincoln: An amazing film from Steven Spielberg featuring one of 2012's best performances, with Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, working every possible angle to pass the 13th Amendment in the waning days of the Civil War. It feels like history come to life. Wonderful. Rated PG-13. 149 minutes.